CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CLS • CA15101Q2071
399.5 CAD
+8.63 (+2.21%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, CLS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CLS was compared to 15 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While CLS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CLS is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make CLS a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CLS was profitable.
- In the past year CLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CLS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- CLS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.54%, CLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of CLS (37.56%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 24.36%, CLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.54% | ||
| ROE | 37.56% | ||
| ROIC | 24.36% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CLS (6.72%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- CLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CLS has a better Operating Margin (7.80%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- CLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CLS has a Gross Margin of 12.06%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CLS underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CLS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.72% | ||
| GM | 12.06% |
OM growth 3Y32.38%
OM growth 5Y32.85%
PM growth 3Y49.6%
PM growth 5Y44.64%
GM growth 3Y11.17%
GM growth 5Y11.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CLS is creating value.
- There is no outstanding debt for CLS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- CLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.69. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.69, CLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- CLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.34, CLS is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Although CLS does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.75
WACC8.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- CLS has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that CLS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CLS has a Current ratio of 1.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CLS outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CLS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CLS (0.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 54.59%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, CLS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 43.67% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, CLS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 28.46%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.61% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.59%
EPS 3Y46.94%
EPS 5Y43.67%
EPS Q2Q%70.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.46%
Revenue growth 3Y19.56%
Revenue growth 5Y16.61%
Sales Q2Q%43.57%
3.2 Future
- CLS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 33.06% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 28.15% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y38.59%
EPS Next 2Y37.93%
EPS Next 3Y33.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year32.94%
Revenue Next 2Y32.93%
Revenue Next 3Y28.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 48.31, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CLS.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CLS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.09. CLS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 34.86, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CLS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CLS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CLS is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CLS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CLS is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 73.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CLS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CLS's earnings are expected to grow with 33.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y37.93%
EPS Next 3Y33.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for CLS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:CLS (2/18/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
399.5
+8.63 (+2.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners73.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap45.91B
Revenue(TTM)12.39B
Net Income(TTM)832.50M
Analysts81.11
Price Target370.26 (-7.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.27%
Min EPS beat(2)5.95%
Max EPS beat(2)6.6%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.73%
Min EPS beat(4)5.95%
Max EPS beat(4)11.71%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.02%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)8.99%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)8.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)5%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.4%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.75%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.24%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.66%
PT rev (1m)6.5%
PT rev (3m)37.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)10.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.86 | ||
| P/S | 2.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 73.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 51.01 | ||
| P/B | 15.18 | ||
| P/tB | 20.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.62 |
EPS(TTM)8.27
EY2.07%
EPS(NY)11.46
Fwd EY2.87%
FCF(TTM)5.44
FCFY1.36%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY1.96%
SpS147.15
BVpS26.32
TBVpS19.2
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)1.11
Graham Number69.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.54% | ||
| ROE | 37.56% | ||
| ROCE | 29.51% | ||
| ROIC | 24.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 29.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.37% | ||
| OM | 7.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.72% | ||
| GM | 12.06% | ||
| FCFM | 3.7% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y32.38%
OM growth 5Y32.85%
PM growth 3Y49.6%
PM growth 5Y44.64%
GM growth 3Y11.17%
GM growth 5Y11.4%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.66 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 55.05% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.86%
ROIC/WACC2.75
Cap/Depr(3y)107.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.48%
Profit Quality(3y)69.38%
Profit Quality(5y)101.2%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.59%
EPS 3Y46.94%
EPS 5Y43.67%
EPS Q2Q%70.27%
EPS Next Y38.59%
EPS Next 2Y37.93%
EPS Next 3Y33.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.46%
Revenue growth 3Y19.56%
Revenue growth 5Y16.61%
Sales Q2Q%43.57%
Revenue Next Year32.94%
Revenue Next 2Y32.93%
Revenue Next 3Y28.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y69.46%
EBIT growth 3Y58.27%
EBIT growth 5Y54.91%
EBIT Next Year55.75%
EBIT Next 3Y35.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y51.25%
FCF growth 3Y34.37%
FCF growth 5Y19.66%
OCF growth 1Y39.16%
OCF growth 3Y30.33%
OCF growth 5Y22.45%
CELESTICA INC / CLS.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CELESTICA INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CLS.CA.
What is the valuation status of CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CLS stock?
CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of CELESTICA INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) is 48.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.18.
How financially healthy is CELESTICA INC?
The financial health rating of CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) is 5 / 10.